Financial scams targeted at seniors were a key component of a presentation by local Adult Protective Services representatives on Feb. 18 in the Fireside Room. This was the first Optimum Wellness Lecture of 2025, a series presented by Rossmoor Counseling Services. Daisy Gallegos and Marcy Hara of Contra Costa Coun- SCAMS: Representatives from Adult ...

Dr. Maureen Stevenson said that with almost 20% of Contra Costa County residents now at least 65 years old – a percentage almost certain to grow – it made sense for John Muir Health to expand its services for seniors. Stevenson, chief administrative officer of ambulatory services and population health of John Muir Health Physician Practices, told a...

Neighbors for Safer Streets rolls out new reflective flags Thanks to Neighbors for Safer Streets and GRF Public Safety, it’ll be easier to notice Rossmoor’s flag-holding pedestrians as they walk a crosswalk. New reflective orange pedestrian flags are starting to appear at Rossmoor crosswalks, ready for walkers to use. Eventually, they will be at ev...

Future MOD facility also discussed at the meeting The GRF Planning Committee voted Thursday to recommend approval of the 2025 Capital Projects budget, at approximately $7.2 million, but it made sure to state that $600,000 toward replacing a golf course bridge over Tice Creek is contingent on sufficient funding being eventually assured. GRF General ...

Rossmoor may have a website designed to answer the outside world’s questions about this community. The GRF Marketing Task Force, however, wants the existing Rossmoor.com to become a laser-focused marketing tool, taking a more pointed approach in convincing potential Rossmoor residents that this community is where they belong, and why. At its Feb. 1...

Residents encouraged to submit questions before presentation A community presentation on the Rossmoor food service feasibility study will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Event Center. Synergy partners Danny Bendas and Mandy DeLucia will return to Rossmoor to present a preview of the vision for what expanded food and beverage ...

Insurance cost for ’25 good, but future uncertain Despite external factors that could make property insurance even more expensive in the future, Rossmoor takes steps within its control to decrease risk Rossmoor will pay about $6 million less in premiums for its master property insurance policy in 2025 than expected, but the premiums for 2026 and be...

GRF looks to clarify when licenses are needed A Jan. 30 presentation about alcohol sales at Rossmoor club events – including information about the needed state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licenses to different types of events, and who should carry such licenses – was the first of what GRF leaders say will be an ongoing conversati...

GRF officials, project architects will give updates Residents interested in the future of pickleball in Rossmoor are invited to attend a Pickleball Town Hall hosted by GRF General Manager Jeff Matheson on Monday, March 3, at 11 a.m. in the Tahoe Room at the Event Center. This informative session will provide an in-depth look at the proposed pickleb...

She enjoys helping residents who come to Gateway Administration Most often, Leticia Zesati is the first person whom residents encounter when they step inside the Gateway Administration building. That’s something she enjoys immensely. She has quickly become a familiar face to residents and is on a first-name basis with many of them. Zesati began wor...